Solid local skate shop friendly and helpful staff with a dope selection of local decks and clothes.

Hell of wax! They served me even when they were closing the store, nice guys! Prices affordable! read more

Uprise - The hell of wax! They were really nice they served me even when they were closing chill guys! Affordable prices! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Won't return request for information to return product! Over and over I have tried. No phone number to be found.

Super friendly people and helped me assemble my board. Not too expensive since I went on New Year's Eve and they had decks for 15% off and gave free grip tape and free hardware. They had multiple boards of multiple varieties for any kind of skater. read more

It's a great local shop, good prices, variety of products/skateboards. Overall it's a great friendly place for anyone looking to board.

There are still plenty of these shoes out. Foot Locker champs stylish, very comfortable true to size. read more

Uprise - Bad Bunny skateboard, shoes, or casual chilling. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

At the time, Uprise is only processing online orders. They are not allowing customers into the store for any reason. You place an order, and they will have it ready in 10-15 minutes. I cannot wait until the store fully open so that I may see the large selection of inventory. Even with the store being "curbside only" they have a lot of customers. The staff is really helpful during this time. My one and only complaint is the prices of the skateboards are ridiculously expensive. My daughter paid $174 for a board and assembling. Otherwise, the board itself is $60 without assembling. If you want the store to assemble your board, you have to purchase the wheels, barrings, and screws. I would recommended all skaters to check out this location. read more

This review has been coming for a long time! I've been coming here for years for many reasons. 1st, the staff, gawddamn, they are so friendly and nice. I come in with my kids, and they are always so inviting, and they always remember us and make us feel like they're happy to see us; that goes a damn long way with me. My son needed shoes today, and we were about to go to Kohl's when I decided supporting a local business was more important; I was right, and I am glad I did! 2nd, they have the coolest gear, but in shoes, clothing, and boards. I really love this shop, I really love the people, and Im so thankful Chicago has a hometown skate shop as great s this one read more

Shopping here is like at home. Very nice selection of shoes and sporting equipment. The best of quality. You got what you need and enjoy it within. Beautiful place and the staffs are very friendly. They are observing health protocols and of course the place is very clean. I am enjoying this place when I need to unwind from the stress of life. So, If you want to distress? Just come here and you will experience a stress-free moment. Parking space is not so crowded. I will recommend Uprise to all of my relatives and friends who are very fond of shopping. Buying relieves stress. Let's shop! read more

Had the opportunity to stop by last weekend with my twelve year old son. Me - 42 year old skate rat, hiding in the body of an apparently/questionably responsible adult. Staff is all (AND most importantly) educated skaters, taking care of everyone in the store. Deck selection was on point, tons of Indy companies (love seeing some Strangelove decks in the wild) Scored on some "T&C's" that I found on their webpage (kudos for having an updated page BTW), can't believe this SoCal guy has to come to the Windy City to score some T&C's but that's what makes it an adventure! Son scored a Thrasher Argentina hoodie, I snagged a shop pullover...a Strangelove deck....some stickers...socks....thankfully we had to roll, else I could have found something else/s to buy. Awesome staff, great selection, make sure you kick a few bucks into the local donate jar, these programs are super important in keeping kids grinding.... Look forward to my next trip. Thanks again Uprise. read more

Uprise - Vans Coral T&C lows with my legacy T&C shirt! Like peanut butter and jelly!!! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Staff was amazing. Store was dope definitely a must see if you're in Chicago. I would definitely go back

I bought my brother shoes in this store. And my brother love it so much. It's comfortable to him. It's perfectly fit to him. He like the good quality of it and the color of it. They have a different variety and sizes of shoes. Not only shoes they sell but also shirts, sweater, skating board and key chain. I also buy him a sweater and it's match to the shoes. He also likes it. Can't wait to come here with my brother and buy another shoes for him. Highly recommend this. read more

Such a sick shop, everyone was super nice and the shop was so big! They have clothes, a huge selection of shoes, decks and anything skate related you need! The staff is super knowledgeable and Timothy taught me how to switch out my wheels which was very cool to learn! Don't forget SHOP LOCAL!! read more

Uprise - Their uprise Chicago boards - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me start by saying Uprise is the best skate shop in Chicagoland! I've been there enough times to know. The staff is beyond helpful and friendly! They are more than willing to show you want as well as making suggestions. I'm not a skater, but SBs and vans are in my regular rotation of sneakers, and Uprise has them all! With the recent drops in SBs, Uprise doing in-store raffles has made it easier!! It's to cold in Chicago to camp! How this store hasn't gotten more collaborations with NikeSb is ridiculous! They should make it happen! Thanks guys for being awesome!! read more

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I have bought 2 skateboards for my niece here. She is pretty shy, but both times the staff have been patient and helpful. It's great to be able to pick out the components and watch the guys put the board together. Great selection and outstanding service. read more

Uprise - New skateboard for tricks. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have stopped in twice now. 1st stop was just to check the place out, it has been years since I have been to a skate shop and wanted to see what it was all about. Chatted with one of the guys and found that we may have crossed paths back in the day skating the Palatine ditch... All right, good place in my book. 2nd stop was to fix up my old stick that I decided to get it back under my feet, it desperately needed some new bearings after years of neglect hanging on the wall. They have a number of choices we talked about the primary use of the board and they made a recommendation. Here's the nice part, rather than let me take em home and fumble around swapping them they offered to pop the old and seat the new saving me time and effort also ensuring I was happy when I left. Its like a brand new board... well not exactly new but it's less kick push and a load more coast. Great selection. Now where are all my old Thrasher's... read more

5 star old school skate shop with some of the friendliest people you will meet. I like to go to look at items I hope to get before there gone a place with great selection, extremely knowledgeable staff , that treats you like one of the guy. Highly recommend going here for your decks, trucks, and killer limited edition clothing and killer gear. read more

This place is great, sweet selection of everything skateboard. The staff is amazing and well versed in the industry read more

We are total newbies to the world of skateboarding. An acquaintance in the industry recommended this shop and we could not have been more impressed. They were very hospitable and helpful. Excellent local shop. Even if you're not into skateboarding, their shoe selection is amazing. read more

Came here for the release of the Nike Sb High dunks "Tiffany's". Some may call me crazy, but I waited 13 hours in line for these freezing my butt off. But it's totally worth it. Once I finally got in, I got my size and the owner was super nice! Even though he knows about the rush outside, he still initiates conversation with every customer. He was telling me about the rare sizes and said I'm lucky to grab the last size 6. Super friendly and welcoming! Uprise, you guys are amazing! read more

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Such an amazing community of workers I walked right in and asked for them to make me a board and I told them to have fun with it and I was in love with the results!!! read more

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! My son placed an online order, they saw it, called instantly to suggest better trucks for the board he ordered...also offered to assemble the board and ship it immediately. I love dealing with companies who treat customers in such a wonderful way. Keep up the good work UPRISE read more

Here is the thing about Uprise - they are friendly. There is a lot of merch to check out and the people there are all about helping you find what you are looking for. Love visiting this place when I'm in town. read more

What? You need a review to decide whether you need to shop at Uprise? If you care about skateboarding, local business, and all else that is good in this world, then you're going to be shopping at Uprise Skateshop. Period. read more

Uprise is a small but hardcore, dedicated, skateshop in Chicago. While Saint Alfred caters more to a streetwear crowd (a very wealthy one at that--and does Saint Alfred really even still carry much skate hardwear now?), Uprise is 100% core skate yet has some items and brands you'll not find just anywhere, either. Decks and shirts by Chicago's own Bluetown brand for one thing, and now and then, even tees from the UK's fabled Palace brand. If you don't know, finding a Palace shirt--which are a huge trend in the UK and Europe right now--anywhere in the States is next to impossible, so the mere fact that Uprise has carried them is damn impressive. The store is small, yes, but inviting and just feels like a skateshop should feel: the staff is also very friendly and their selection stays fresh, so what more could you really want? read more

I came in because my board threw a lock nut. The staff was extremely helpful and got me another new one for FREE!!! I cannot recommend them enough, fast, friendly, and local. read more

They found my dad after a long hard 7 years I havnt seen him and I finally got to meet him at this skate shop love you father

Great store. I've lived here 15 years and have been. Just stated skating again at 40 with my son. I've ordered twice from here in the past two weeks and within 10 minutes they have it ready. Nice guys good service. Bummer we can't go in read more

Came here for the Beastie Boys limited edition Adidas that was sold at their store. Waited in line for them (I was probably the 20th person) and they were sold out BEFORE THE STORE OPENED! How is this even be possible? They could have mentioned that in their social media posts that they were only carrying 9 pairs and probably do a raffle or some sort. Just bummed there was no communication from the store. read more

Thanks to Max for giving us five star service. Always impressed by he time and attention the crew gives to each customer

I love Uprise. When in doubt of what to give my husband, Uprise. Good vibes, good service, good layout, prices, everything. The guys are so helpful, knowledgable and i always end up w a good gift. My husband gets his supplies here always, from shoes to all the skateboarding gadgets. Great designs. The clothing is good too, and im happy that theyve expanded and now collaborating with Vans. Way to go guys! Keep it up. read more

This place earns its hype. I remember seeing kids in high school sporting the Uprise shirts and thinking, "what the hell kind of weak punk band name is that?" It was much later that I realized I was clueless and that it's a skate shop. I brought in my old Lance Mountain board from when I was a kid to them. Thanks to these guys, it's back in skate-shape. They didn't push anything I didn't need, and told me that I should ride it even though it's worth a bunch of cash. Uprise is definitely the real deal. I'm going to make a point to buy anything I can there to support it, even if you can get it a little cheaper online. The guys behind the counter and hanging around all skate and know not to push anything you don't need. And they're a really helpful resource for someone like me who's getting back into it. read more

Uprise is a skater-owned shop run by people that are passionate about skateboarding and chicago. i don't skate but my boy does and has been involved with Uprise for years. Yes, I am biased but mostly as a distant observer. Whenever I am waiting around or stopping in the shop i see the same good service to be beginners, browsers and and seasoned skaters. They are more than willing to help with any question, they set up boards for beginners, order stuff and offer any advice they can give. My biggest reason I support them and tell people that they should be the preferred skate shop is that they have paid their dues and continue to give back to the community - they support programming for kids in the city, support chicago skateboarding and mostly do it for their love of the art. Less subjective pro's: Nike SB's, good selection of gear and goods and it's in a good, central part of the city. A little far for those far north and far south, but not so far that it isn't worth a trip. read more

The guys at this shop are super sweet and the selection is pretty stellar. They have multiple stations/tools in the back for people to set up their rides and it's only $5.00 if you want them to do it. The guys there ride and can give you tips/advice on anything you might ask and from what I've seen, they never give attitude to girls which I've seen at a lot of shops in my day. If you're thinking about getting your kid a skateboard, don't get a cheap-o one that'll kill them. Drop a little extra cash and get them a decent ride. The sales people here will set you up right. read more

Just went there today right when it opened. Really cool dudes, we had the pleasure of getting help from Paul. We learned how to setup a skateboard, he was really helpful in what to get for first time skaters. Definitely will come back, THANKS UPRISE!! Thanks for the stickers! read more

Uprise - Shoe Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great shop! A wide selection of skateboards, clothing and shoes. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The prices are very fair and every time I come here there is a sale. If you skate then definitely check out Uprise next time you come to Chicago. read more

My dad was basketball player since high school. He love to collects basketball shoes. He have a room in our house that filled with a lot of shoes. It display in wall and it's super organized. He loves to collect shoes rather than clothes, cap etc. My mom is super supported to my dad that's why she ask me if I can accompany her to this store. When we enter staff accompanied us. Their store was look clean and the shelves are organized well. Staff are active and free anytime if you want help. 2 box of shoes that my mother bought. She's so sure that my dad will love it too. It will perfectly fit to him. The price was expensive but it's okay to my mom atleast she can make my dad happy. Kudos to this store for the good quality of shoes. read more

One of my favorite sneaker stores in Chicago. They got every possible Van shoe on the market. I love me some low riding checkboards! :) They also have a great variety of decks, clothing (nike sbs), accessories, videos, dvds, hoodies, and skateboard denim. I wish I could stop by more often. I'll update more later. read more

I've been coming here since high school ('02), and I've been to other skate shops; some that aren't worth a second trip, some that closed down but this local spot is a mainstay for Chicago. This place is truly for everyone and what is cool about it is that the skate veterans/employees are welcoming. Every time I skate/bike/drive by, I see a mixed demographic. Moms and dads and extended family to the core skaterats, hipsters, and sneakerheads. The legend Stevie Dredd sometimes mans the place along w Uriyah and Ken, dropping knowledge and recommending certain shoes or apparel, or telling skate-stories worth hearing. Not into dialogue much? Theres always a skate vid on. Now to the fun stuff. From decks to cruisers, hardware to apparel, shoes to wheels, Nikes to Vans to Vegan shoes, Core skate shoes to the grown man minimal skate silhouette, this store has something for everyone. Also to mention are the Uprise tees and in-house accessories/stickers. I have to menton that they have just collaborated with Quiksilver for their Workman Collection. Very minimal but functional use for their new line!! Go check em out now!!!! read more

One of the few SB accounts in the city, this Wicker Park/Bucktown spot delivers on the kicks. They have a great selection of SBs and tend to have a good amount in larger sizes too. I only give 4 stars b/c it doesn't have the best selection outside of the SB account, but its definately a must have on my Wicker Park Tour De Kicks list. Oh, did I mention they also have a mean selection of skater gear and equipment? read more